It's stocked with souvenirs including books, games and telescopes. Some are quite pricey. The gift shop is the first
thing you pass on entry and also the last thing you see as you leave.
21. What gifts can you buy in the Center?
A. Rockets. B. Telescopes. C. Pencils. D. Earth models.
22. What can you learn about the National Space Center?
A. It is free for kids under 6 B. It has two gift shops.
C. It is vegetarian-friendly. D.It is open at night in holidays.
23. What is this passage mainly about?
A. Holiday plans. B. Space experiences.
C. Suggestions for visiting the Center. D. Information about the Center.
B
Many people believe Henry Ford invented the automobile (汽车). But Henry Ford did not start to build his first car
until 1896. That was eleven years after two Germans developed the world's first automobile. Many people believe Henry
Ford invented the production line that moved a car's parts to the worker, instead of making the worker move to the parts.
That is not true, either. Many factory owners used methods of this kind before Ford. What Henry Ford did was to use
other people's ideas and make them better. And he made the whole factory a moving production line.
In the early days of the automobile, almost every car maker raced his cars. It was the best way of gaining public
notice. Henry Ford decided to build a racing car. Ford's most famous race was his first one. It was also the last race in
which he drove the car himself.
The race was in 1901, at a field near Detroit. All of the most famous cars had entered, but only two were left: the
Winton and Ford's. The Winton was famous for its speed. Most people thought the race was over before it began.
The Winton took an early lead. But halfway through the race, it began to lose power. Ford started to gain. And near
the end of the race, he took the lead. Ford won the race and defeated the Winton. His name appeared in newspapers and
he became well-known all over the United States. Within weeks of the race, Henry Ford formed a new automobile
company. In 1903, a doctor in Detroit bought the first car from the company. That sale was the beginning of Henry Ford's
dream. Ford said: "I will build a motor car for the great mass of people. It will be large enough for the family, but small
enough for one person to operate and care for. It will be built of the best materials. It will be built by the best men to be
employed. And it will be built with the simplest plans that modern engineering can produce. It will be so low in price that
no man making good money will be unable to own one."
The Model T was a car of that kind. It only cost $850. It was a simple machine that drivers could depend on. Doctors
bought the Model T. So did farmers, even criminals. They considered it the fastest and surest form of transportation.
Americans loved the Model T. They wrote stories and songs about it. Thousands of Model T's were built in the first few
years.
24. What do we know about Henry Ford from Paragraph 1?
A. He made good use of ideas from others.
B. He produced the first car in the world.
C. He knew how to improve auto parts.
D. He invented the production line.
25. Why did Henry Ford take part in the 1901 car race?
A. To show off his driving skills.
B. To draw public attention.
C. To learn about new technology.
D. To raise money for his new company.
26. "That sale" in Paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. the selling of Ford cars at reduced prices
B. the sale of Model T to the mass of people
C. the selling of a car to a Detroit doctor
D. the sales target for the Ford Company
27. What was Henry Ford's dream according to the text?
A. Producing cars for average customers
B. Building racing cars of simple design
C. Designing more car models
D. Starting more companies
C
Camping is a good way to spend time along with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be.Through
camping, children can discover new things about nature, such as flowers, birds, and other small animals. Camping gives
kids time to get away from all the electronics (电子) of today's culture. So it is necessary to plan exciting and enjoyable
family camping trips with your children while they are young.
When planning your family camping trip, consider the activities your kids like: games, hiking, swimming, boating,
bicycling, etc. Select a camping place that has some of the activities the kids are interested in. Meal planning is an
important part of your camping trip. Plan the meals together, and kids love to choose what they want to eat.
When starting to pack for your trip, let the kids pack their own items (物品). Each person should have his/her own
sleeping bag with a luggage bag to put it in. Personal items should be packed with their sleeping bags. Encourage the kids
to put their items in a certain place and always return it when they have finished using it.
When you have arrived at your campsite, make all the camping activities a family activity, which will help children
to realize how important team-work is. Everyone can have his/her own job setting up the campsite. Meal time can be a
fun time. So let the older ones help with the cooking on your outdoor camping stove while the younger ones get the picnic
table ready.
28. Which of the following is the best place for a family camping?
A. A place covered with forests.
B. A place with a river and wild animals.
C. A place where kids can find various foods they like.
D. A place which provides many interesting activities.
29. What does the author advise parents to do while planning a family camping trip?
A. Encourage the children to take care of their own things.
B. Keep the children away from animals.